معرفی
Claire Ramjan is a Lecturer in Teacher Education at the University of Glasgow’s School of Education. Previously, she held roles at the University of the West of Scotland, where she managed Learning for Sustainability (LfS) and outdoor learning programs across Undergraduate and Postgraduate cohorts. Her work bridges formal and non-formal education contexts, with expertise in secondary school teaching and environmental education initiatives in National Parks and museums.
Education:
- PhD in Environmental Education (University of Stirling, 2023), focusing on secondary school pupils’ experiences in environmental citizen science.
Research Interests:
Claire’s research explores eco-citizenship development through more-than-human encounters, citizen science projects, and the role of ‘place’ and ‘story’ in environmental education. She investigates outdoor learning provision in formal schools, pedagogical approaches to sustainability, and the intersection of education policy with environmental justice. Her work employs qualitative, multi-method case studies to analyze the socio-ecological dimensions of learning.
Publications Trends:
Her sole listed article (2023) highlights her focus on transformative climate education, emphasizing non-traditional school staff roles (e.g., caretakers) in fostering environmental awareness through participatory methods. This reflects her broader interest in reimagining educational spaces and actors to advance sustainability goals.
Grants & Leadership:
- Grant: Principal Investigator (PI) for the £9,250 Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park-funded Outdoor Learning Review (Nov 2023–Mar 2024).
- Leadership Roles: Co-chair of the Learning for Sustainability in Initial Teacher Education Committee and the European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) Working Group for Learning & Education. Member of the Environmental Sustainability Education Research Development Network (UK-wide), COST Action Learning & Education Working Group, and the National Network for Outdoor Learning (Scotland).
Labs & Teams:
Claire collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in her research, including the ECSA Working Group and National Parks organizations. Her teaching and research projects often involve partnerships with institutions like NatureScot and SSERC, integrating outdoor and citizen science initiatives into curriculum design.
